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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mama plan to go after dinner?
(a) To the cemetery.
(b) To visit Hilly.
(c) To the hairdresser's.
(d) To play bridge.

2. Why does Lark get a spanking from Papa?
(a) For disobeying Mama.
(b) For kicking Mrs. Grubb's dog.
(c) For making a "D" in Communion Class.
(d) For biting her nails.

3. How much education does Papa have?
(a) He completed tenth grade.
(b) He never attended.
(c) He graduated high school.
(d) He graduated college.

4. How much money does Uncle Stan say he lost gambling the night before?
(a) Twenty-five dollars borrowed from Willie.
(b) Nothing because he didn't have any money.
(c) Eight dollars he'd found in Aunt Betty's purse.
(d) Eighteen dollars he had left from his pay check.

5. What does Lark get from Mr. Boomer?
(a) A piece of pie.
(b) A chocolate ice cream.
(c) A soda.
(d) A jawbreaker.

6. What color is the dress Lark is wearing to Communion Class?
(a) White with red stripes.
(b) Red with blue stripes.
(c) Red with white polka dots.
(d) Blue with red flowers.

7. What color is Lark's new bathing suit?
(a) Blue and red.
(b) Red and white.
(c) Blue and white.
(d) Red, white and blue.

8. How does Mama say they'll get money for a house?
(a) She says it's just a dream that won't ever come true.
(b) She says she doesn't know but will think of something.
(c) She says she'll sell shoes to earn money.
(d) She says Papa will win it at poker.

9. How much does Lark discover her father lost at the poker game?
(a) A hundred and forty dollars.
(b) A thousand dollars.
(c) Twelve dollars.
(d) Two hundred dollars.

10. What is Papa's job at the depot?
(a) He is a builder.
(b) He is a typist.
(c) He is a clerk.
(d) He is an engineer.

11. What is Lark's middle name?
(a) Lark.
(b) Belinda.
(c) Arlene.
(d) Browning.

12. What is the errand on which Mr. McPhee takes Lark?
(a) Delivering freight brought to town by the train.
(b) Delivering mail from the mail truck.
(c) Delivering groceries from the store.
(d) Delivering pastries cooked by a local woman.

13. How much does Lark learn Aunt Betty pays in monthly rent?
(a) Forty dollars.
(b) She doesn't pay rent.
(c) Eighty dollars.
(d) Fifteen dollars.

14. What night do Grandma and Grandpa Browning arrive at Aunt Betty's?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Monday.

15. How much money does Papa say he lost?
(a) Eight dollars he'd found in Mama's purse.
(b) Twenty-five dollars he borrowed from Stan.
(c) Nothing becuase he didn't have any money.
(d) Four hundred fifty dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the event for which Lark sells tickets?

2. What does Mama say about her great-great-grandmother?

3. What is the name of the story Lark reads to Hilly?

4. What does Aunt Betty eat on Thursday morning?

5. What does Maria say about Lark's belief regarding Marjorie?

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